District 54 hosts event for disabled athletes

Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 is getting ready to host its single largest event of the year — the annual Partners Club/Young Athletes track meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 16, on the track behind Eisenhower Junior High School at 800 W. Hassell Road in Hoffman Estates. Events will take place until noon, followed by lunch for all athletes, their partners and volunteers. The meet will be canceled in case of inclement weather. Partners Club is based at several District 54 schools and includes students with disabilities with their non-disabled peers. The purpose of the program is to combine athletes and their peers together to practice sports skills. For more information, call (847) 357-2105.